Visual Merchandiser

at  The Nunhead Gardener

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND TRAITS REQUIRED:

• Previous experience in creative Visual Merchandising in retail
• You will be highly creative, possessing an ascetic which is in harmony with that of The Nunhead Gardener
• Happy to work to own initiative, conceive ideas and translate those into actions
• Open to receiving and giving feed back
• Creative thinker, able to interpret VM brand guidelines and adapt them
• Highly organised with an analytical approach to problem-solving with a strong can-do attitude
• Confident, friendly, outgoing and enthusiastic
• Applicants must be physically fit and able to lift a wide range of Garden Centre products
• Actively seeking new and improved ways of working simply and cost-efficiently
• You will be passionate about delivering exceptional levels of customer service
• You will be obsessively organised, tidy and have an eye for detail
• You will be flexible in your approach and open to trying new things
• You will have a love of plants and all things related to gardening

JOB PURPOSE:

The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for designing, creating and maintaining attractive visual displays throughout the store with a view to maximising sales. As a creative and innovative thinker, you will use your skills in visual design and space utilisation to enhance the aesthetic appeal of window displays, walkways, counters, and all in-store displays. You will promote The Nunhead Gardener brand, products and services throughout the store.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create appealing and eye-catching visual displays that lead the customer through the entire store
• Change displays to promote new product arrivals and reflect festive or seasonal themes
• Enhance the sales potential of our stores, by bringing new ideas through all aspects of visual merchandising (store environment, POS, creative layouts)
• Effectively plan any range moves within the store
• Feedback to buying team about best sellers and poor performing product lines
• Research lifestyle, demographics and design trends
• Leading by example to promote the highest standards of customer care and service at all times
• Work as a team player and enjoy helping your team-mates
• Take buying responsibility for categories of stock as required
• Possess a good knowledge of plant names and care requirements
• Foster close working relationships with directors and managers, based on openness and honesty, where all are committed to improving the sales and perception of the brand through Visual Merchandising
• Maintain strong communication with the warehouse team to ensure fast and efficient replenishment of stock
• Actively seeking new and improved ways of working simply and cost-efficiently
• Analyse consumer behaviour and adjust product positioning
• Ensure that the retail team are trained in the stores merchandising standards
• Identify slow selling and damaged items and take action to clear these within store asap.
• Understanding and awareness of the competition and new creative VM development
• Manage your time through effective planning, organisation, and communication
• Work with the retail team to ensure that all stock is cared for responsibly and that indoor plants are watered regularly and rotated as required
• Deputise for Store Management and when they are not in the business
• Act as a key holder, opening / closing the shop when required
• Undertaking Adhoc projects as required by Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager and Directors